OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[woofy]

You could be onto something, it maybe is expecting you to use the handbrake.

[tenyearguarantee]

This is a bit of an odd one, but I have an old ipod that I wanted to reuse as my media store in the octavia (with colombus).

Now I don't use itunes for music, I use spotify instead. The octavia can start playing music from spotify (synced to device) ok but then after a couple songs it goes haywire and tries to play music from the ipod from itunes.

Anyone else had this issue?

[gadget007a]

had my VRS for over a week now and each time I drive it it amazes me more.
I have a VRS TDI wagon with Tech pack, 18"Black pack, Pano Roof, Auto Tail gate and Comfort Pack.
thing I have done so far, added protective stip to top of rear bumper, Cargo Barrier
VCDS adaptation; Copy direct from CD into Jukebox, Lap timer on Maxidot, enabled auto tailgate close from Keyfob, Aircon Fan speed Indication when in Auto. (more to investigate)

I have an ODBII bluetooth adaptor which i have connected to an old Android Phone for real time monitoring of EGT, manifold temperature and Boost Pressure.

Love the interior of the car, but when the curtain on the roof is closed it seems very dark so I leave it open to let the light in, probably will change this when summer comes along.
the auto stop start is a bit annoying but found that aside from pressing the button to turn it off it is easy to manage, roll up to a stop and hold a gentle pressure on the brakes, once stopped harder brake pressure switches the engine off. to get around the hesitation (not that there is much) slowly ease the pressure on the brake and the engine re-starts then by the time the lights change/gap in traffic your ready to go.

Love the mid range torque of the diesel, can see the boost pressure really start to increase at around 1500rpm (normal driving around 8psi and rising). so easy to get the traction control working when accelerating from a corner.

Have noticed the car doing a DPF clean when on the highway, consumption jumps to between 5.6-6.0 l/100km and exhaust temp sits around 680deg C for about 25km @110km/hr.

Handling is superb, on rough roads the car does let you feel all the bumps, cornering is great, first few spirited corners were odd as it felt as though the car was going to have a lot of body roll but cornered with ease, and is so easy to break traction out of a second gear corner.( traction control kicks in and takes care of it).

[Dzl_Dubba]

I'm always hesitant to slightly press the brakes as i assume its putting pressure on the clutch packs of the DSG. I could be wrong but button for me.

[99Reza]

Found this picture on Briskoda:



I'm quite surprised how much sound deadening they have left out from the car. I think Dynamat or something similar plus sound absorbing material (or even MLV) around that area will improve road noise.

[brad]

There's more there than a MK2.

Plenty of us MK2 owners have quietened down the back end end with various products.

[SkodaVIC]

It's funny - when you take ownership of a new car, just how often you really start seeing more of them on the road - the brain is obviously subconsciously keeping senses tuned (or something philosophical like that) - anyway, put simply - since I've taken delivery of my Octavia I've been spotting more regularly around town!

[woofy]

I see them everywhere, I do wonder if I live in an area with more than average. Funny enough until recently there was no dealer nearby so maybe they will do well.

[Fitzall]

Good to know production is back on track! Skoda resumes production after factory holiday | Automotive Industry News | just-auto

[woofy]

Hmm I may need to put my order in soon. Although after watching some superb reviews I'm wondering if I should get one of those this time. Orders will be opening soon for them as well.